Rare Georgian Rococo Crowned Double Heart Ring Circa 1750 - 1760 with natural diamond and ruby stones in foiled cut down collet settings.

The crown comprises ten small old cut diamonds in silver cut down collet settings.

The pear shaped ruby is set in gold and has a surround of old cut diamonds and the pear cut diamond is set in silver and has a surround of tiny faceted rubies. Both shoulders have an accent of two stones, one side ruby, the other side diamond.

Ruby for the feminine and diamond for the masculine.

The shank is simple and fine with a tiny split shoulder and knife edge detailing along the shank.

Crowned heart rings were created as betrothal rings with the crowned twin heart motif representing 'the sovereignty of the love over the heart' and the reigning of 'fidelity over a marriage'

This beautiful ring has a softness that only age can bestow. A rare piece.

weighs - 1.85g

face measures - 12mm tall x 13.5mm wide

English circa - 1850 - 60

size - just under a 4 but can be sized up with care.

Condition - excellent antique condition